Two weeks before the beginning of the 2005 Formula One season, Red Bull Racing confirms that Austrian Christian Klien will partner David Coulthard at the Australian Grand Prix. The 22-year-old Austrian completed his debut season with Jaguar in 2004 scoring 6 points. Reigning F3000 Champion, Vitantonio Liuzzi (24) will fulfil 3rd Driver testing duties.

The decision was made following the conclusion of the teamďż˝s intensive testing program, which took place during the past few weeks and will be reviewed on an on going basis.

Sporting Director Christian Horner: ďż˝Fortunately we are in the position of having in the team two exceptionally talented young drivers, who have both impressed the team during pre season testing. Iďż˝ve been extremely pleased with Christianďż˝s and Tonioďż˝s development during the past few weeks, as well as by their professionalism and sportsmanship.ďż˝

Christian Klien: "Iďż˝m very proud to have the privilege of starting for Red Bull racing at their first race in Melbourne. Iďż˝m all the more honoured that the decision has been made in my favour ďż˝ itďż˝s got me even more motivated."

Tonio Liuzzi: "I extend my congratulations to Christian, but Iďż˝ll obviously be trying to get an opportunity to race myself as soon as possible. Itďż˝s great to be with Red Bull Racing, Team spirit is excellent, and both Christian and I are benefiting enormously from being able to work with David Coulthard."

The 2005 Formula 1 Driver lineup is now complete.

2005 Formula 1 Team and Driver Line-up

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